Best Schools in Mount Vernon, IN
Mount Vernon, IN has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,709 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Mount Vernon greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mount Vernon, IN
The top high schools in Mount Vernon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Posey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd North Posey Co Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 428 Students
2. Francis Joseph Reitz High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
3. Mount Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Mount Vernon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, IN
The top middle schools in Mount Vernon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Posey Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd North Posey Co Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 226 Students
2. Perry Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
3. Mount Vernon Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Mount Vernon • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mount Vernon, IN
The top elementary schools in Mount Vernon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Terrace Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd North Posey Co Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 381 Students
2. Marrs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Mount Vernon • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
3. St Philip School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Philip School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 161 Students
4. Farmersville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Mount Vernon • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
5. West Terrace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
6. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Mount Vernon • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
7. St Matthew Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Matthew Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mount Vernon, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mount Vernon, IN has a total population of 12,360 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mount Vernon, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mount Vernon, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mount Vernon, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mount Vernon, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mount Vernon, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mount Vernon, IN
How many schools are in Mount Vernon, IN?
Mount Vernon, IN has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,709 students in total.
How do schools in Mount Vernon perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Mount Vernon score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Mount Vernon greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mount Vernon?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Mount Vernon
5 of 5 schools in Mount Vernon carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2C: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Mount Vernon. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.